"I was deeply saddened to learn that Storm Ali has already claimed one victim today in Claddaghduff, Co Galway. As President of Ireland, may I express my deepest condolences to her family.

"I would also take this opportunity to pay tribute to all those, in statutory and voluntary organisations around the country, who are helping and stand ready to assist their fellow citizens, and whole are working to maintain essential services around the country."

This afternoon a woman in Cheshire was seriously injured when a tree fell onto her car in the high winds - fire crews eventually freed the woman before she was taken to hospital by air ambulance.

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There is also potential for damage to buildings, fallen trees, travel cancellations, road closures and large waves in coastal areas, the forecaster added.

But even areas outside of the weather warnings are unlikely to escape the wet and windy conditions.

News of Ali comes after Storm Helene's strong gusts knocked out power for communities, with 193 homes in Cornwall forced to call in engineers early yesterday morning.

Storm Ali arrives across the UK, bringing damaging winds and travel disruption to the north, with gusts in excess of 80 mph possible

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